Summary:
The city of Tabor City, North Carolina is home to a single public high school, South Columbus High, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 692 students. The school's performance is generally below state and district averages, with consistently low test scores across multiple subject areas. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 99.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
South Columbus High's racial demographics show a majority White student population (66.33%), followed by African American (20.81%) and Hispanic (10.84%) students. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, from 377 out of 621 high schools in 2021-2022 to 439 out of 640 high schools in 2023-2024, suggesting that its performance is not keeping pace with other schools in the state. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $9,661, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 16.2 for the 2022-2023 school year.
These findings indicate that Columbus County Schools, the district that oversees South Columbus High, may need to implement targeted interventions and additional resources to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges facing the school and its students. Improving educational outcomes and providing equitable opportunities for all students should be a priority for the district and the community.
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